157: How We’re Preparing for Volatility in 2026
Rich Habits Podcast
Why realistic yields matter for durability
Garrett cautions against chasing 80–120% yields and explains total return support to sustain distributions long-term.
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by the managing partners of NEOS Funds, Garrett Paolella and Troy Cates, to discuss how everyday investors can utilize their suite of ETFs to offset volatility in their own portfolios.
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